Theron "Thema" Golston, 23, has pleaded guilty to various federal crimes stemming from a multi-count indictment that charged him and several others with participating in a violent drug gang that operated in the Hollygrove area of New Orleans, the U.S. attorney's office said Wednesday.

Golston agreed to plead guilty to RICO conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, conspiracy to use firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes and crimes of violence and with the murder of Eula May Ivey in aid of racketeering, federal prosecutors said.

Golston is the fifth defendant to plead guilty in the case. Co-defendant Carey "Bean" Jones, pleaded guilty to a life sentence for his participation in the RICO conspiracy, two separate non-fatal shootings, and for his participation in the murder of Ivey.

Bernell "Bussy" Williams pleaded guilty to participating in the RICO conspiracy, drug conspiracy, gun conspiracy, and to his involvement in two separate non-fatal shootings. He faces a sentence of 25 to 30 years in prison.

Ryan "Ronnie Boo" Carroll, entered a guilty plea to participating in the RICO conspiracy and to discharging a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and a crime of violence. He faces a sentence of 10 years to life.

China "Ms. China" Stewart pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine and will face a sentence of not more than five years.

U.S. Attorney Dana J. Boente said, "These long sentences are a clear example of what lies ahead for those who continue to commit acts of violence in this city."

"We are starting to see the results of the strong cases resulting from the newly formed Multi-Agency Gang Unit," Boente said. "These pleas and sentences should put all, including gang members, on notice that the MAG Unit has the ability, the tools, and the knowledge to completely dismantle an entire criminal enterprise. The federal government, in partnership with local law enforcement, will continue to develop these cases in order to combat violent crime."